With so much attention focused on moms during pregnancy, it can sometimes be forgotten that expectant dads are going through a serious transition as well. Dads may worry about how best to support their pregnant partners, especially during labor and delivery; wonder if they’re ready to become parents; and worry about knowing what to do once the baby arrives. Babble fills you in on all of that, and offers surprising facts about expectant dads and delivery-room advice from new papas – as well as honest tips for sex during pregnancy. Yeah, you know you want to read those.

A Stay at Home Dad Gives His Take on Those 9 Months

A Stay at Home Dad Gives His Take on Those 9 Months

Adam is a blogger at Hanging with Dad and a stay at home dad to Isaac, who is 2. He and his wife Erin are also expecting their second child soon. I’ve followed his blog for a while now, and find the perspective he takes on his role and the expectations of men in our MORE »

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I Don't Want My Husband in the Delivery Room

I Don't Want My Husband in the Delivery Room

A woman who found her husband “useless” at her first labor asks an advice columnist in this Arizona newspaper if its okay to just go with a doula this time and leave him out of it. She says his inadequacy in the room just made it harder, and wonders,”Is there a rule that says husbands MORE »

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Is Your Man Having a Dadchelor Party?

Is Your Man Having a Dadchelor Party?

My husband was a bit sad when he realized that most of the baby-related fanfare revolved around… well, me. My friends threw me a baby shower (although he did end up attending, which I loved). Everyone asked how I was feeling, how I was doing. He’s not really into attention – in fact, he normally hates MORE »

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Who’s Your Daddy? 13 Father Figures in Every Maternity Ward

Who’s Your Daddy? 13 Father Figures in Every Maternity Ward

So much of preparing for childbirth focuses on the mom — but what about Dad? Depending on the situation — and his character — many soon-to-be fathers fall under one of these 10 dad archetypes, from the one who’s about to pass out, to the one who has donned his scrubs and is ready to MORE »

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Is My Husband Ready for Labor?

Is My Husband Ready for Labor?

Last week, I revealed to you my late pregnancy fear of not knowing if I am in labor. It’s comforting to know that I wasn’t alone in that and many of you experience the same thing. Although the fear is still present, I am still able to find some peace that I will experience some MORE »

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25 Tips For Dads During Labor And Delivery

25 Tips For Dads During Labor And Delivery

It’s been nine long months. Nine months of endless waiting around, of buying little outfits and wrestling the crib together and standing there holding your lady’s hair back while she hurls up her eclectic lunch once again. But enough of all that, because it’s Go Time! There is a baby getting born here to you MORE »

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'Dadchelor' Parties Grow Popular Among Dads-To-Be

'Dadchelor' Parties Grow Popular Among Dads-To-Be

Women have long celebrated the impending arrival of her little one with baby showers complete with strollers, onesies, diapers, wipes and more.  Many are adorned with wonderful food and chic non-alcoholic cocktails, as it is a time to spend with the ones closest to you before the baby comes. Now, dads want to get in MORE »

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